GEOL 535
Contaminant Hydrogeology
Geological Sciences
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Principles, tools, and applications used to solve heavy metal, organic, and radionuclide groundwater contamination problems. Topics include regulations, mass transport, multiphase flow, transformation, retardation, and attenuation.
When Taught
Winter Odd Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Geology 435 or equivalent
Title
Fundamentals of Fate and Transport
Learning Outcome
1. Learn the fundamental processes by which contaminants are transported in groundwater, including: diffusion, advection, and dispersion.
2. Understand process that delay or limit contaminant transport, including: sorption, reaction, decay (chemical and radioactive), and colloid transport.
3. Learn the fundamentals of tranport in the vadose zone, as well as multiphase flow.
4. Appreciate the processes involved in the transport of inorganic (including radionuclides) and organic compounds.
5. Understand the fundamental principles of ground water monitoring, site characterization, and remediation, including the major federal laws that govern such actions.
